LATOYA GRANT
York,AL
Summary
Hardworking Correctional Officer skilled in managing correctional functions and monitoring inmate behavior. Employs sound judgment and verbal de-escalation tactics to maintain order and prohibit dangerous situations. Skillfully detects contraband during cell searches.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
East Mississippi Correctional Facility
09.2023 - Current
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
Keyholder
Dollar General
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Open and Close Store
- Do store deposit and pick up change
- Supervise a 8-10 hour shift
- Cashier on some occasion
- Keep store stocked and cleaned
Hand Packer
Pioneer
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Pack car parts to be shipped to different companies
- Place labels on the boxes with part numbers
- Repack parts that boxes has been damaged
Sandwich Artist
Subway
03.2020 - 10.2020
- Prep condiments, meat and vegetables
- Cook bread and cookies
- Wash dishes
- Keep area clean
- Take mobile orders
- Run cash register
Customer Service Representative Agent
Arise Birmingham
07.2018 - 01.2020
- Take calls from home for Comcast and Home Depot
- Verify Customer account
- Troubleshoot cable devices, remotes, internet and phone
- Setup new services
- Send out technician to customers
- Process orders and returns
Keyholder
Burns & Burns Texaco
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Day and Night time manager
- Stock coolers, shelves and ice machine
- Keep store and parking lot clean
Housekeeping Aide
Anderson Regional Medical Center
05.2015 - 09.2016
- Clean the area and rooms that was set for that day
- Clean rooms each time a patient is discharged
- Take dirty linen to designated area
Insurance Agent
Kemper Home Service
03.2015 - 09.2015
- Collect premium on my assigned route
- Write new policy
- Attend weekly meetings
Keyholder
Jr Food Mart
07.2014 - 03.2015
- Open and close store
- Prepare breakfast on morning shift
- Bank deposit and pick up change
- Clean store and parking lot
- Stock coolers and shelves
Cake Decorator Baker
Walmart
03.2014 - 07.2014
- Decorate cakes for orders and showcase
- Cook bread, donuts and cookies
- Stock bakery items on shelves
- Take cake orders
Education
Some college (No degree) - Sociology
East Mississippi Community College
Scooba, MSSome college (No degree) - Sociology
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MSSome college (No degree) - Early Childhood Education
East Central Community College
Decatur, MSHigh School Diploma -
Sumter County School
York, AL01.2004
Junior High -
York West End Jr. High School
York, AL01.1999
Skills
- 5 years of sales
- Take over the phone payment
- Work from experience
- Handles large amounts of cash/money
- Supervise/manage store/shifts
- Microsoft office/excel skills
- Troubleshoot techniques
- Counts inventory
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
Timeline
Correctional Officer
East Mississippi Correctional Facility
09.2023 - Current
Keyholder
Dollar General
03.2021 - 07.2021
Hand Packer
Pioneer
10.2020 - 03.2021
Sandwich Artist
Subway
03.2020 - 10.2020
Customer Service Representative Agent
Arise Birmingham
07.2018 - 01.2020
Keyholder
Burns & Burns Texaco
06.2017 - 05.2018
Housekeeping Aide
Anderson Regional Medical Center
05.2015 - 09.2016
Insurance Agent
Kemper Home Service
03.2015 - 09.2015
Keyholder
Jr Food Mart
07.2014 - 03.2015
Cake Decorator Baker
Walmart
03.2014 - 07.2014
Some college (No degree) - Sociology
Meridian Community College
Some college (No degree) - Early Childhood Education
East Central Community College
Junior High -
York West End Jr. High School
Some college (No degree) - Sociology
East Mississippi Community College
High School Diploma -
Sumter County School
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